Hall of Fame trash talker Steve Smith takes one last, glorious, parting shot as he retires from the NFL

Steve Smith is retiring after a 16-year NFL career during which he was one of the most productive receivers of all-time. And, the braggadocios Smith announced his intentions in the most Steve Smith way imaginable.

It's official my letter to the @NFL #agent89 out ?#stevesmithsr #RavensFlock #SSmithWPMOYchallenge pic.twitter.com/CMW2PXDPkd

— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) January 6, 2017

Smith's trash talking skills are as famous —- or infamous — as his receiving skills. Here are just a few examples of some of his gems:

Now on WFNZ, Steve Smith on possibly playing vs #Panthers: ?Put your goggles on cause there?s going to be blood and guts everywhere.?

— Bill Voth (@billvoth) March 13, 2014

He took aim at a troll ...

... and let everyone know that, despite his age, he's still got it

Steve Smith was asked about his stamina after being sick this week. "You can ask my wife about my stamina," he said.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun) December 14, 2014

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Smith finishes his 16-year career with 14,731 received yards, which is No. 7 all-time, and 1,031 receptions, which ranks No. 12 all-time. It sure looks like a Hall of Fame career for the Hall of Fame trash talker.